A former Thiel fellow’s startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters

Brinc launched its newest 911 response drone this week, as the company seeks to expand its prominence in the public safety industry.

Accel, Prosus pick six ‘off-the-map’ startups for inaugural India cohort

The six startups were selected from over 2,000 applications and will receive $500,000 to $2 million each.

Databricks bought two startups to underpin its new AI security product

With an overflowing war chest from its recent $5 billion raise, Databricks is buying startups and looking for more. It acquired Antimatter and SiftD.ai.

BKR Capital raises $14.5M (so far) to invest in Black founders

BKR Capital announced Monday that its Fund II closed $20 million Canadian toward its $50 million target.

Doss raises $55M for AI inventory management that plugs into ERP

Doss’s AI-powered inventory management system integrates with existing ERP systems. The Series B round was co-led by Madrona and Premji Invest.

Flighty’s new update gives you real-time alerts about airport disturbances

Flighty’s new feature will give users real-time updates about why operations at an airport are disrupted.

Ultrahuman ramps up U.S. push with Ring Pro as Oura tightens its grip

Ultrahuman pushes back into the U.S. with Ring Pro, as Oura strengthens its lead in a market driving 60% of global demand.

Delve halts demos, Insight Partners scrubs investment post amid ‘fake compliance’ allegations

After a whistleblower alleged that the startup fabricated audit evidence, its prominent Series A investor removed an article detailing why it led the deal.

Bengaluru food delivery startup Swish raises $38M: its third round in 18 months

Swish has more than doubled its valuation in a year as its full-stack, hyperlocal model positions ultra-fast food delivery as a high-frequency habit.

Despite bitter rivalry, Kalshi, Polymarket CEOs back $35M predictions markets VC fund

As prediction markets explode, the new firm called 5(c) Capital, will back startups supporting the burgeoning category.